Black Sheoak bring movement and texture into your landscape
Allocasuarina littoralis, or Black Sheoak, is a graceful Australian native tree admired for its fine, needle-like foliage and textured dark bark. Growing 5–10m tall, it produces small red to brown flowers followed by woody seed cones that provide valuable habitat and food for native wildlife. Ideal as a shade tree, windbreak, or feature in coastal and native gardens, Allocasuarina littoralis is hardy, drought-tolerant, and thrives in poor soils where other trees struggle. Well-suited to Melbourne and Victorian & NSW landscapes, it adds texture, movement, and an unmistakably Australian character to any garden or larger space.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Allocasuarina littoralis |
| Common name | Black Sheoak |
| Height | Approx. 6–12m |
| Width | Approx. 3–6m |
| Position | Full sun |
| Soil | Well-drained soil, tolerant of poor soils |
| Foliage | Fine dark green needle-like branchlets |
| Features | Drought tolerant, native bird habitat, wind tolerant |
| Uses | Screening, native gardens, feature tree, revegetation |
Hardy Australian elegance built for Melbourne conditions
Tough, elegant and distinctly Australian, Allocasuarina littoralis brings texture, movement and resilience to the landscape. Its graceful foliage and natural form make it perfect for Melbourne gardens wanting a softer native look while supporting birdlife and handling harsh conditions with ease.
